Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:44 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 40m at 10:39 pm (7.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:17 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:007.82:446.410:285.29:570.46:525:56Full Moon1Tue
2Wed5:197.73:356.510:474.710:290.66:505:57Full Moon2Wed
3Thu5:337.64:236.511:124.110:591.16:485:59Full Moon3Thu
4Fri5:457.65:116.411:403.411:291.76:466:00Full Moon4Fri
5Sat5:597.66:016.312:112.66:446:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:177.66:546.312:002.412:441.86:426:03Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:387.67:536.212:323.31:201.16:406:05Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:007.49:036.11:064.12:010.66:386:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:217.310:436.21:415.02:460.16:356:08Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:387.22:215.83:40-0.26:336:09Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:596.57:48 AM7.13:226.54:42-0.46:316:11Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:147.08:17 AM7.05:216.85:51-0.66:296:13Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:537.410:17 AM6.97:086.66:58-0.86:276:14Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:227.612:016.88:096.17:58-0.96:256:16Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:497.81:296.88:535.38:50-0.76:236:17Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:137.92:487.09:364.29:36-0.36:216:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu4:378.03:597.010:183.010:200.56:196:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri5:008.15:067.111:011.811:031.56:176:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat5:248.16:117.111:450.711:462.76:156:23Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:498.07:177.012:30-0.16:136:25Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:157.98:296.912:323.81:15-0.66:116:26Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:437.69:516.91:224.82:03-0.76:086:28Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:127.211:227.02:235.62:53-0.56:066:29First Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:446.73:466.13:50-0.16:046:31First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:457.24:550.36:026:32First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:487.36:050.76:006:33First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:357.411:08 AM5.69:045.37:110.95:586:35Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon3:107.412:415.59:254.98:051.15:566:36Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:377.32:005.79:394.38:481.35:546:38Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:567.33:025.99:533.79:241.75:526:39Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:087.23:556.110:123.09:572.15:506:41Full Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 2:11 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is Third Quarter (61% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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